The Small Business Blog
NOVEMBER 17, 2009
by Stefan Töpfer on Nov 17, 2009 On my blog I often talk about not spending money, bootstrapping and cash-flow planning. If the supplier knows you are ready to buy for the right price they will cut you a deal. Promise to buy from one supplier for better payment terms, like 60 or 90 days. Get better payment terms by negotiation.
The Small Business Blog
JUNE 20, 2010
Offer deep discounts to show them that you are genuinely there to help them succeed. When you offer deep discounts you not only devalue your products or services, you devalue your brand. Stefan Töpfer Said on June 25th, 2010 at 8:38 am Hi Erin, agreed, too deep discounts are not good for business. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!
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The Small Business Blog
AUGUST 24, 2007
Cost Cutting for Small Business РPayment Terms by Stefan Țpfer on Aug 24, 2007 There are two ways to get better payment terms from your suppliers Рmake sure you know what the pricing is and negotiate the payment terms last, without warning. Early payment discounts of 2% if you pay within 7 days. This is like a 24% p.a.
The Small Business Blog
AUGUST 24, 2007
Cost Cutting for Small Business РPayment Terms by Stefan Țpfer on Aug 24, 2007 There are two ways to get better payment terms from your suppliers Рmake sure you know what the pricing is and negotiate the payment terms last, without warning. Early payment discounts of 2% if you pay within 7 days. This is like a 24% p.a.
The Small Business Blog
OCTOBER 18, 2007
Even if you need the service or product from your supplier, check others all the time, insurance, telephone, utilities, etc. Ask to pay in 60 or 90 days, or get an early payment discount. nick van hire Said on January 6th, 2009 at 5:45 pm I agree exactly, spending money on stuff that just looks good does not help build a business.
The Small Business Blog
APRIL 8, 2008
Consider forming a partnership with websites relating to the local area in order to offer discount coupons for your service (e.g. If not, consider a sideline in signage restoration. Notes: It is crucial for this business to be seen by the target market. 10% off on orders over £50). Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!
The Small Business Blog
APRIL 1, 2008
Pay attention to the reason why your customer is buying your product – if it is for a regular event you should make note of this and contact them again prior to the next time it takes place and offer them a discount. T- shirts have made many individuals and companies millions. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!
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